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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,647.95, 2,274.06 and 901.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,647.95, 2,274.06 and 901.90 is: 1,244.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,647.95 : 2,274.06 = 901.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,647.95/2,274.06 = 901.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,647.95x = 2,274.06 × 901.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,647.95x = 2,050,958.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,958.83/1,647.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.55

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